Clinical Skills and Simulation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SCIE 1004
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Course ID
208036
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

Using the state of the art facilities of the Adelaide Health Simulation Centre, the course will introduce students to healthcare delivery in Australia. They will develop clinical skills used by health professionals through simulation, a best practice approach to health care related learning and other modes of teaching. Students will develop and foster knowledge and skills in basic life support, measurement of vital signs and communicating with patients whilst gaining an understanding of how the health care system in Australia works, appreciating the roles of different members of healthcare teams and exploring challenges facing the Australian health care system.

Course learning outcomes

  • Display knowledge of Healthcare systems
  • Describe three current healthcare challenges facing society
  • Take a patient clinical history
  • Perform a basic clinical exam in a simulated environment
  • Describe physical and mental challenges associated with chronic diseases

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